At Epiq, your work contributes to complex, global legal outcomes. You’ll join a values‑driven community where integrity guides decisions, relentless service sets the bar, and we thrive on big challenges together. We invest in your growth with enterprise‑wide learning and mobility. We celebrate who you are, and we respect life beyond work with flexibility that’s recognized externally. Enabled by modern platforms and AI, you’ll do the most meaningful work of your career and see your impact at scale.
Job Description:
Director of Engineering - Epiq AI Labs
Location: NYC (Hybrid -- 4 days/week in-office)
Team: Epiq AI Labs / Advanced AI Platform
About Us
Epiq AI Labs is the innovation and engineering hub behind Epiq’s next-generation AI platform for corporate legal departments and global law firms. We operate as a startup within a global organization focused on agentic AI systems, knowledge-driven reasoning, and enterprise-scale corporate simulations. We are:
We are building foundational AI systems -- intelligent agents, reasoning engines, knowledge kernels, and structured workflows -- that transform how litigation, investigations, compliance, and corporate knowledge work gets done.
Our culture is 100% startup: high autonomy, high trust, rapid iteration, and a team that genuinely enjoys working together.
About You
You lead from the front. You write code, architect systems, unblock teammates, and set a standard of excellence others naturally follow. You are ambitious, hard-working, and thrive in high-ownership environments. You want to help build something big and transformative. You want startup speed with real resources. You value the rare combination of agility + scale that Epiq AI Labs offers. You care deeply about people and engineering culture. You enjoy mentoring, coaching, and helping engineers grow into the best versions of themselves. You are a builder at heart. Even as a leader, you appreciate staying close to the code and solving hard technical problems.
If you want to help shape both the architecture and the team that builds the future of legal AI, this role is for you.
About the Role
This is a high-impact role where you will work directly with the founding team to build the platform and define the engineering culture.
The role is highly hands-on, especially in the first year:
You will work in person 4 days/week in our Midtown Manhattan office, collaborating shoulder-to-shoulder with engineers, scientists, and product leaders.
What You’ll Do
Hands-On Engineering
Engineering Leadership & People Management
Cross-Functional Ownership
Qualifications
Required
Nice to Have
#LI-KS1
The Compensation range for this role is 250,000 to 300,000.00 USD 0annually and may be eligible for an annual bonus.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Your specific salary will be determined based on several factors:
Location-based market rate for the role
Your abilities in relation to the job specification
Performance during screening and interview
Pay parity with the wider team in the considered location
Further details about the package will be provided during the initial screening call with the Talent Acquisition Team.
Click here to learn about Epiq's Benefits.
Epiq Leadership Compass
Enterprise Decision Making
Applies deep business and financial insight to guide strategic decisions, resource allocation, and thought leadership.
Use financial and market expertise for long-term direction
Build strategic partnerships
Promote a customer-first mindset
Allocate global resources for innovation and growth
Cultivates a Growth Mindset
Fosters innovation through curiosity, smart risk-taking, and adaptability—aligning change with strategy for lasting impact.
Promote curiosity and forward-thinking
Build a culture of innovation through partnerships
Drive innovation to meet client needs
Lead innovation with a clear vision
Align innovation with market trends
Builds Talented Teams
Builds and develops inclusive, high-performing teams aligned to strategic goals for exceptional talent and business results.
Focus on employee engagement
Build a strong talent pipeline
Fosters Relationships & Collaboration
Builds trust and alignment through open communication, shared goals, and strong partnerships to drive collective success.
Build trust-based partnerships
Nurture long-term relationships
Remove collaboration barriers
Celebrate cross-team success
Engages & Influences
Inspires action and alignment through clear communication, purposeful influence, and a compelling vision.
Use storytelling to build buy-in
Align communication with organizational goals
Guild alignment through strong engagement
Maximizes Performance
Sets and reinforces performance standards that drive results, ensure accountability, and align with Epiq’s goals.
Use data to identify improvement opportunities
Make informed decisions
Align team goals with boarder strategy
Empower teams to manage their own goals
Translate vision into clear priorities
Prepare for disruptions with strong change management
It is Epiq’s policy to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws by making all employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of any individual’s race, religion, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, transgender status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran or family status or any other basis protected by applicable national, federal, state, provincial or local law. Epiq’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on any of these impermissible bases, as well as any bases or grounds protected by applicable law in each jurisdiction. In addition Epiq will take affirmative action for minorities, women, covered veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Epiq is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. Pursuant to relevant law, where applicable, Epiq will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.